Privacy Policy

The brand The Media Bees is operated by the company Abelhinhas do Digital, Lda, with registered office at Estrada da Penha n.º 150C, 8005-138 Faro, Portugal, and VAT number 516 691 775. This organisation is responsible for processing the personal data collected through the website www.themediabees.ptunder the terms of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Portuguese legislation.

1. Purpose of this policy

This Privacy Policy aims to inform users about what personal data we collect, how we process it, for what purposes we use it, with whom we share it and what their rights are as data subjects.

2. Data collection

Your data is collected in two ways:

• Directly: when you fill in forms on the site (contact, newsletter subscription, purchases, etc.);
• Indirectly: through cookies, IP addresses, location, pixels and analytical tools.

3. Purposes of processing

Personal data is used for the following purposes:

• Respond to requests for contact or information;
• Send commercial communications and relevant content via email or WhatsApp (with consent);
• Managing subscriptions and access to the digital products platform;
• To improve our services, user experience and website content.

4. Data security and conservation

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access or disclosure. Nevertheless, we warn you that data transmission over the internet is never completely secure.

The data is stored indefinitely, or until the user exercises the right to erasure.

5. Sharing data with third parties

We only share your data with essential partners and service providers, such as:

• Web hosting and email;
• Newsletter sending and automation tools;
• Technical or logistical support organisations;
• Payment and invoicing platforms.

These partners only receive data that is strictly necessary and are bound by confidentiality and security clauses.

6. Holders' rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data;
• Request rectification or updating of data;
• Request deletion (right to be forgotten);
• Withdraw consent at any time;
• Oppose treatment, where applicable;
• Submit a complaint to CNPD - National Data Protection Commission.

You can exercise these rights by emailing info@themediabees.pt.

7. Data on minors

We do not intentionally collect data from children under 18. If we identify such a situation, the data will be deleted. Use by minors must be supervised by their legal guardians.

8. External links

The website may contain links to third-party websites. The Media Bees is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these sites. We recommend that you read their privacy policies.

9. Images and content

The images used on the site are the property of The Media Bees or have been obtained from free-use sources such as Canva, FreePik, Unsplash and Pexels.

10. Changes to the policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We advise you to check this page regularly.